Hacking incidents are never-ending in the cryptocurrency market. At this point, two more news came over the weekend. Accordingly, two days ago, CoinMarketCap, a platform used by cryptocurrency users to track prices and other data, was hacked.
As the effects of the CanMarketCap attack continue, the crypto news site on the market came from Cointelegraph.
Blockchain security expert PeckShieldAlert said in a post that Cointelegraph’s frontend had been compromised.
According to PeckShiedl Alert, a fake pop-up appeared encouraging users to claim “CoinTelegraph ICO Airdrops” or “CTG Tokens.”
Expert warns against connecting your wallets to Cointelegraph.
Binance Former CEO CZ Warned!
Apart from this, CZ also warned users about the security of the information sites they use.
Binance founder and former CEO CZ also warned users to be careful in the face of crypto hacking incidents.
CZ, who shared from the X account, said that hackers have recently changed their target and are now targeting cryptocurrency information websites.
CZ reminded users to be careful when authorizing wallet connections to these sites.
Recalling that CoinMarketCap was hacked two days ago, CZ stated that according to on-chain analysis, 39 victims lost a total of $18,570.
“2 days ago CMC, now CT. Hackers are now targeting information websites. Be careful when authorizing the wallet connection.
For CMC, there are 39 victims with a total loss of $18,570, according to initial on-chain analysis. CoinMarketCap will cover all losses.
Official Statement Arrived!
Cointelegraph also shared about the hack attack. The site, which acknowledged the Haxk incident, warned users:
“WARNING: We are aware of a fake pop-up appearing on our site claiming to offer “CoinTelegraph ICO Airdrops” or “CTG tokens”.
DON’T: – Click on these pop-ups – Link your wallets – Enter any personal information
We are currently actively working to resolve this issue.”
*This is not investment advice.
Source: https://en.bitcoinsistemi.com/binance-former-ceo-cz-warns-cryptocurrency-investors-target-changed/